evidence, PW.1 deposed that the deceased was the Proprietor of Brick kiln and was earning not less than Rs.7,500/- to Rs.9,000/- per month. No documentary evidence such as licence to run the brick kiln by the deceased was filed. In the First Information Report (Ex.A1), the occupation of the deceased was shown as Coolie. Therefore, the Tribunal rightly fixed the income of the deceased at Rs.2,100/- per month. After deducting 1/ 3 rd towards living and personal expenses and by applying the multiplier ‘13’ as the deceased was aged about 45 years as on the date of the accident, the Tribunal awarded a sum of Rs.2,18,400/- towards loss of dependency. Apart from that the Tribunal also awarded a sum of Rs.15,000/- towards loss of consortium, Rs.15,000/- towards loss of estate and Rs.2,000/- towards funeral expenses. The learned counsel for the claimants contended that the amount awarded under the conventional heads are on lower side and the same needs to be enhanced in view of the judgment of the Apex Court in Rajesh V. [1] Rajbir Singh and other s . The said argument cannot be accepted as no appeal is filed by the claimants challenging the said finding.
